Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance - Craftsman 917.389290 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners
ClearVInspect Grass Catcher
(if Equipped)
Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
_Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check ddve belt/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check/Shalpen/Replace Blade
LubricationChart
Clean Batted/Recharge
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Check En_lineOil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
Clean or Replace Spark P',ug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
3ERVICE DATES
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or In high ambient temperatures.
2 - Sen/ice mole often when operating in dirty o_ d_sty conditions,
3 - RGplace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence.To receive full
value from the warrant_ operator must
maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periocicallyto properly maintain your un'd.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Onceaye_,
replacethe spark plug,
replace air filter element and check blade
for wear. A new spark plug and dean/new
air filter element assures proper air-fuel
mixture and helps your engine run better
and last tenger.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION
CHART
) Wheel
adjusters
3rake spnng
bracket
(_
Rear
door
) Handle bracket
hinge
mounting pin
(_
SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_
SAE 30 MOTOR OIL
REFER TO
ENGINE - MAINTENANCE SECTION.
IMPORTANT:
Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will
attract dust and dirt that will shorten the
life of the serf lubricating bearings. If you
feel they must be lubricated, use only a
dry, powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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